COVID-19 causes the immune system to go rogue and harm the body, researchers say
Researchers have found that in some people with severe COVID-19, the immune system goes rogue and attacks one of its own key defenses instead of fighting the coronavirus.
Researchers have found that in some people with severe COVID-19, the immune system goes rogue and attacks one of its own key defenses instead of fighting the coronavirus.
Stimulus checks on the way: US Treasury confirms $1,400 payments could hit bank accounts this weekend
The U.S. Treasury Department confirmed on Friday that Americans can expect to start seeing direct deposits from the recent COVID-19 relief package as early as this weekend.
The U.S. Treasury Department confirmed on Friday that Americans can expect to start seeing direct deposits from the recent COVID-19 relief package as early as this weekend.
Gov. Kemp visits Walgreens pop-up vaccine clinic at DeKalb church
Gov. Brian Kemp visited a pop-up vaccine clinic Friday and said he wants more providers to think "outside the box."
Gov. Brian Kemp visited a pop-up vaccine clinic Friday and said he wants more providers to think "outside the box."
Fulton County rental assistance program to pause new application starting Monday evening
Fulton County plans to temporarily close the application period for its emergency rental assistance program at the close of business on Monday.
Fulton County plans to temporarily close the application period for its emergency rental assistance program at the close of business on Monday.
COVID-19 deaths falling but Americans 'must remain vigilant'
U.S. deaths from COVID-19 are falling again as the nation continues to recover from the devastating winter surge, a trend that experts are cautiously hopeful will accelerate as more vulnerable people are vaccinated.
U.S. deaths from COVID-19 are falling again as the nation continues to recover from the devastating winter surge, a trend that experts are cautiously hopeful will accelerate as more vulnerable people are vaccinated.
Parents could receive $3,600 child tax credit soon - here's what you need to know
Most American parents can expect to receive $3,000 a year for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 a year for every child under age 6.
Most American parents can expect to receive $3,000 a year for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 a year for every child under age 6.
Some with Down syndrome unable to get COVID-19 vaccine despite being 10 times more likely to die
Recent studies show that adults with Down syndrome are at a higher risk of hospitalization or death from COVID-19.
Recent studies show that adults with Down syndrome are at a higher risk of hospitalization or death from COVID-19.
Red Cross stress need for blood, plasma donations despite COVID-19 vaccine
The American Red Cross said there is a high demand for blood and plasma donations as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
The American Red Cross said there is a high demand for blood and plasma donations as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
Georgia childcare industry expected to get a boost from COVID-19 relief bill
The Coronavirus relief bill that was signed by President Joe Biden on Monday will pump more than a billion dollars into things like daycares and programs for young children in the state.
The Coronavirus relief bill that was signed by President Joe Biden on Monday will pump more than a billion dollars into things like daycares and programs for young children in the state.
Georgia Democrats ask feds to review unemployment benefit delays in state
Lawmakers are calling out the Georgia Department of Labor for major delays in getting unemployment benefits to families.
Lawmakers are calling out the Georgia Department of Labor for major delays in getting unemployment benefits to families.
NIH launches 3rd trial into blood clot treatments for COVID-19 patients
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have launched a third trial of treatments for blood clots in COVID-19 patients.
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have launched a third trial of treatments for blood clots in COVID-19 patients.
Risk for COVID-19 hospitalization, death increases depending on body mass index, CDC says
The CDC published a report detailing a link between COVID-19 severity and higher body mass index.
The CDC published a report detailing a link between COVID-19 severity and higher body mass index.
Biden directs states to make all adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine by May 1
President Joe Biden signed the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill into law on Thursday, which will send $1,400 direct payments to many adults and extend emergency unemployment benefits.
President Joe Biden signed the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill into law on Thursday, which will send $1,400 direct payments to many adults and extend emergency unemployment benefits.
Fayette County educators, staff get first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The Fayette County School District joins a number of other Georgia school systems, in opening a vaccination clinic for its employees. The site opened Thursday, at Fayette County High School.
The Fayette County School District joins a number of other Georgia school systems, in opening a vaccination clinic for its employees. The site opened Thursday, at Fayette County High School.
CDC finds women report worse side effects from COVID-19 vaccine than men
According to data from the CDC, of the first 6,994 people who reported side effects after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, 79% were women.
According to data from the CDC, of the first 6,994 people who reported side effects after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, 79% were women.
Georgians 55 and up, high-risk to get their turn at COVID-19 vaccination
When Glen Sarvady's wife, Andy, a teacher, got her first COVID-19 shot, Tuesday, he thought it would be another 6 weeks until he would be eligible for the vaccine. That changed quickly on Wednesday.
When Glen Sarvady's wife, Andy, a teacher, got her first COVID-19 shot, Tuesday, he thought it would be another 6 weeks until he would be eligible for the vaccine. That changed quickly on Wednesday.
Biden wants all adults vaccine-eligible by May 1
President Joe Biden will use his first prime-time address on Thursday night to announce that he is directing states to make all American adults eligible for a coronavirus vaccine no later than May 1.
President Joe Biden will use his first prime-time address on Thursday night to announce that he is directing states to make all American adults eligible for a coronavirus vaccine no later than May 1.
Novavax vaccine has 96% efficacy against original COVID-19 strain, 55.4% against South Africa variant
Vaccine developer Novavax announced on Thursday that its vaccine offers high levels of protection against the original coronavirus strain that causes COVID-19, but the vaccine’s efficacy is diminished by some coronavirus variants, including one that originated in South Africa.
Vaccine developer Novavax announced on Thursday that its vaccine offers high levels of protection against the original coronavirus strain that causes COVID-19, but the vaccine’s efficacy is diminished by some coronavirus variants, including one that originated in South Africa.
103-year-old man who survived Holocaust, 1918 pandemic receives 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine
A 103-year-old San Francisco Bay Area man recently received his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine — but that’s not all that’s extraordinary about him.
A 103-year-old San Francisco Bay Area man recently received his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine — but that’s not all that’s extraordinary about him.
More than 1,000 candles form cross to remember COVID-19 victims in Brazil
More than 1,000 candles were lit to form the shape of a cross to remember the lives lost to COVID-19 in Mutuipe, Brazil.
More than 1,000 candles were lit to form the shape of a cross to remember the lives lost to COVID-19 in Mutuipe, Brazil.